2 Shootings In Aurora Leave 1 Dead

An Aurora man died early Friday after he was shot during a quarrel outside a home in the 700 block of Fulton Street on the city's near east side, Aurora police said.

Later Friday, another man was shot in the head when he was attacked in the same area. Police could not say whether the two incidents were related.

Jose J. Rea was pronounced dead at Rush-Copley Medical Center about three hours after he was shot in the chest. Late Friday, police were still trying to find out his age and address.

An uncle identified Rea's body and told police that Rea's immediate family lived in Mexico. He also said he thinks Rea was 20.

A 17-year-old man who was with Rea was shot in the leg and groin. He was listed in fair condition Friday at Rush-Copley. A 22-year-old man was not injured.

The three men were approached Thursday night in the driveway by one or more men when a quarrel ensued. A shot was fired. Police did not have a motive. Rea and the men with him did not have apparent gang affiliations, police said.

In the other incident, a 19-year-old Aurora man was shot in the head and seriously injured Friday afternoon in the 800 block of Liberty Street, police said. Two men approached him in front of a house, shot him and fled. He was having surgery Friday evening.

Anyone with information about the murder is asked to call detectives at 630-801-6664. Callers who want to remain anonymous and qualify for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest should call Aurora Area Crime Stoppers at 630-892-1000.

Anyone with information about the Friday afternoon shooting is asked to call 630-801-6742 or Crime Stoppers.